The Foreign Relations Secretariat (SRE) has created three mobile consulates in Brazil to meet the contingencies of the 40-55,000 Mexicans there for the World Cup.
Three mobile consulates — in Natal, Fortaleza and Recife — are in operation and will be until June 25, but the dates could be extended if the Mexian team advances to the later rounds of the competition.
Four diplomats were sent to the cities where Mexico will play matches against Cameroon, Brazil and Croatia. They will support citizens in Brazil in matters such as the loss or theft of documents, or in cases when urgent assistance is needed.
Up until day 14 of the tournament, efforts will be concentrated in Natal where Mexico plays its first game Thursday. Mexico’s representatives will move around the country following the Mexican team and its supporters.
Mexico’s General Consul in Rio de Janeiro María Cristina de la Garza said that the goal is “to provide consular protection and assistance for Mexicans supporting their national team.”She said that as of Wednesday there had been no incidents involving Mexican nationals registered in Brazil. She also said that diplomatic authorities are in “constant contact with the Brazilian authorities.”
In a directive issued by the Foreign Relations Secretariat on its website, fans are urged to respect Brazilian laws, avoid illegal substances and have digital copies of documents, such as passports.
It is also recommended that supporters verify the validity of their tickets in advance. Mexicans who are still planning to travel are urged to register with the SRE system, available on the website sirme.sre.gob.mx.
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